April 17
Columbia Valley detachment received a report of a break and enter at a seasonal residence in the Dutch Creek area. Nothing was reported missing at the time. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.
April 19
Columbia Valley detachment members received a report of two males displaying what appeared to be handguns in the park near Hillcrest Apartments near 10th Ave. and 13th St. On attending, it was determined that a 21-year-old male and friend were in possession of a BB gun and shooting at cans. The male apologized to the police who advised them to do their practice in a more private setting. Such complaints, although found to be harmless after the fact, can result in serious action taken by the police until determined to be unfounded.
April 20
Columbia Valley detachment members were requested to attend and assist the Radium Fire Dept in the area of Hobbit Frontage Rd. in regards to a hydro pole catching fire.
April 21
Columbia Valley RCMP members responded to a complaint of a female passed out at the Whitehouse Pub in Windermere. A 21-year-old female from New Westminster was found to be highly intoxicated. Ambulance staff were on scene and while attempting to evaluate the female, she became unco-operative and attempted to walk away. The female was arrested for Drunk in Public and lodged in cells for the night.
April 22
Columbia Valley detachment members were advised of a complaint of disturbance in the local bars in town. As a result, a 22-year-old male was charged with causing a disturbance, consuming in a public place and littering, and a 29-year-old male was charged with breaching his conditions on a previous charge of being out beyond his curfew. Both males will appear in Invermere Provincial Court on July 9.
April 22
On the weekend, I met with a group of approximately 20 citizens in Radium who have expressed an interest in initiating Citizens on Patrol in Radium Hot Springs. Citizens On Patrol has existed in the past but the numbers, due to people moving, decreased to the point that no patrols have been going on for a number of years. A member of the Fairmont Citizens on Patrol also attended the meeting to answer any questions in regards to how patrols are conducted and what some of the dos and don’ts are for patrol members. From the large group that attended it is felt that the numbers that will be required will be obtained. The person who arranged the meeting will be contacting the detachment in the near future to see what the next step is to get this program activated. Radium’s mayor and council support this program along with the community and are willing to do what they can to ensure this gets off the ground.
